Unlike Google’s challenges collecting images on terrestrial earth, its underwater exploits don’t need to worry about litigious homeowners or governments angry that the company was also capturing Wi-Fi data.

— Jason Clampet

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Armchair tourists got one step closer to really never having to leave the house with today’s launch of Google Map’s underwater panoramic images for popular dive spots in Australia, Hawaii, and the Philippines. The Street View display allows users to navigate among the marine life and delicate reefs thanks to Google’s custom-built cameras and some assistance from the Catlin Seaview Survey.